3/5
Finally, kids have a Marvel comic with good writing!
Written by Robbie Thompson (former writer of CW's Supernatural and current author of Silk), Spidey is an ongoing comic going back to Peter Parker's high school days. There's not much of a plot, per se, but rather this series functions similar to the cartoon The Spectacular Spider-Man. Each issue has Spider-Man facing off with a different villain with subtle hints at a bigger villain that will come in later, this volume containing Doctor Octopus, Doctor Doom, the Green Goblin, and more. On top these supervillain debacles, Peter has to balance his priorities with high school as well as finding a way to make money.
It's a comic that's really easy to get into and the concise writing makes it a breeze to read. Nick Bradshaw does the art for the first 3 issues and does well with the character designs and setting the tone. Andre Lima Araujo illustrates for the other 3 issues of this volume and though his art aren't as crisp and engaging as Bradshaw's, it gets the job done.
In short, Spidey is definitely a comic for kids. Adults can enjoy it too, but more experienced comic book readers may find it tedious and shallow compared to other Spider-Man titles currently running. Nonetheless, Spidey manages to be a solid and entertaining read.
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